Day 53: True Value Tech (7/17)

The other day, my dad called me and said he needed me to create something for their new hardware store, True Value. After working for years at McDonald's my parents thought they needed to start thinking of retirement. If you know anything about my parents dad, you know that change isn't his thing. He's talked about doing similar things but never buckled down to get it done. However, this time they did it!! They bought the hardware store in Stroud. They've learned to manage it and run it daily. They took over this summer, starting June 1st. 

On August 1st, they are planning a grand reopening party. Dad wanted some things created to put in the paper. He called me to help. I'm good on computers. It doesn't take me long to figure something out or create needed documents. I would like to take a coding class that's another post! So whenever my parents need some help with technology they call me. I enjoy it! I feel involved. Dad had me create the above postcard for the paper.

I brought the twins and Sami with me to Stroud. They love being at the store. For my fee, I required dinner out. Mom took us to the new Chinese restaurant on Main street. Rallie never left Nana's side. 

If your on Facebook and haven't yet, you need to like: Stroud True Value.

Day 6: Nana & PopPop's House (5/31)

Our kids have a special relationship with my parents. They love to FaceTime them and absolutely love going to Nana and PopPop's house. They can literally do whatever they want there and Nana and PopPop are hard pressed to say no. There is always something new and fun to do there. This time PopPop was giving out rides on the lawn mower. Gavin was first, then Rallie and Wes, PopPop thought he was done but 20 minutes later Eisley walked up to PopPop still mowing the yard and stood there and stared at him until he gave her a ride!

Day 87: Letters (3/28)

Nana and PopPop are wonderful at sending letters in the mail. So are Aunt Sharman and Uncle Brad, they both never miss a holiday. Gavin loves ripping them open and "reading" them. He really likes opening Rallie's and Wes' for them. I don't think he's going to like it when they are able to do it for themselves! 

Day 175: Sunday at Nana & PopPop's (4/15)

Rennie had some things to do in the morning so I decided to head over to my Mom and Dad's for the day. Gavin was PopPop's shadow all day, where ever PopPop was Gavin was close behind. They spent most of the day outside working in the yard. It ended up being a beautiful day. 

The last picture is of Gavin after eating a WHOLE ice cream sandwich. Piggy!! 

Day 169: "No chocolate!" (4/9)

The video says it all!! We have been saying this since about Tuesday when Rennie told Gavin that he was getting chocolate but when he got to PopPop's house. PopPop gave Gavin some candy!! This has been repeated all week!

Day 163: Juicy-Juice (4/3)

At PopPop's house, Gavin is allowed to stand on the counters {with his shoes on!} and drink juice out of the bottle!! Gavin loves being at Nana and PopPop's house. He gets aways with so much. :)

Day 136: The Lorax (3/7)

Gavin got to stay the night with Nana and PopPop last night! He was so excited that he cried when he thought he was going home with me when I dropped him off with my mom!

He enjoys it so much.

We met up with them tonight in Shawnee to get Gavin back and decided to hit the movies. Mom, Gavin and I watched The Lorax while Dad and Rennie decided on Act of Valor.

The Lorax was super cute! Gavin loved it just as much. He watched the whole thing and danced at the end. It was the perfect length, just long enough to keep his attention without over doing it.

What a perfect middle of the week night out.

Day 82: Time with Nana and PopPop (1/21)

Gavin and I went to Stroud on Friday night and spend the night with my Mom and Dad. The next day we headed out to Cushing to visit PopPop at work and eat at the Chiense buffet where Aunt Sami showed up. 

I always enjoy heading to Stroud and Gavin loves spending time with Nana and PopPop. He thinks he can get whatever he wants from Nana and PopPop and most of the time he does. They spoil him very much and are proud of that fact!

I don't know how many times PopPop has watched the movies Monsters Inc.

Nana made one of the best crock pot dinners and walked with me each day. I love going home...

Day 53: Nap Time (7/14)

We used to have what we called a magic swing. Whenever we put Gavin in it he would sleep for hours! He no longer fits in the swing, the little fatty outgrew it around 6 months. Oh believe me we tried to put Gavin in it at 6 months but he weighted it down so much it wouldn't swing.

However, since we moved in with my parents we found a new kind of magic: PopPop.